The Wall Street Journal: U.S. and Russian aircraft said to have come within 5 feet of each other last weekend

February 16, 2022

Three separate close encounters occurred over the Mediterranean, according to the Pentagon. Read More...

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Russian aircraft operating in the Mediterranean Sea flew dangerously close to each other in three separate incidents over the weekend, including one in which the two nations’ aircraft came within 5 feet of each other, U.S. defense officials said.

Context: Russia sends warplanes to Syria for naval drills in the Mediterranean Sea